Fatima Shinkafi, Executive Secretary of the Solid Minerals Development Fund (SMDF); Abubakar Bello, CEO of the Nigerian Export-Import Bank (NEXIM); and Emomotimi Agama, Director General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), will spearhead discussions at the Geological Society of Nigeria (GSN) Round Table 2.0. This event is organised to address the financing challenges in Nigeria’s mining industry.
Stakeholders in the Nigerian mining sector are set to convene at the Round Table 2.0 today at the Shehu Musa Yar’adua Centre, Abuja.
Uba Malami, President of GSN, expressed that the event aims to promote meaningful discussions, encourage collaborations, and identify innovative solutions for financing mining assets in Nigeria.
“I extend my heartfelt gratitude to the Solid Mineral Development Fund and NEXIM Bank for their invaluable support in making this event possible. I also appreciate the contributions of our key stakeholders, industry experts, investors, and policymakers who have graciously agreed to share their insights with us,” Malami said.
He highlighted that the event is designed for industry professionals, finance experts, geologists, and development finance institutions to explore and develop strategies for boosting investment in Nigeria’s mining sector. The focus will be on identifying various financing options to drive growth and sustainability within the industry.